Which Sim Lab cockpit should you choose? GT1 Evo, GT1 Pro, or P1X Pro

If you’re looking for a sim-racing cockpit, you’ve almost certainly heard of the SimLab brand. It’s a Dutch manufacturer that offers two lines of chassis, in addition to other sim-racing peripherals.

Among the cockpits available at SimLab are the GT1 and P1X series. For each series, the manufacturer offers two chassis variants: for the GT1, these are the Evo and the Pro, and for the P1X, these are the Pro and the Ultimate. SimLab also offers a chassis specifically designed for Formula racing, as it is an official partner of AMG-Petronas in F1.

Between the GT1 Evo, the GT1 Pro, and the P1X Pro, which one best suits your needs? In this article, we’ll take a look at these three chassis, their specific features, their build quality, and, most importantly, help you decide which one to choose.

Design and Build Quality of the Frames

SimLab chassis are all broadly similar, with a few differences in design. The GT1 Evo is a very simple, all-black cockpit made of aluminum extrusions. The mounts are vertical, with rails for attaching additional accessories if needed. The base deck serves as a stand in its own right, as does the pedal mount. The GT1 Evo is a very upright chassis and, as mentioned above, minimalist in design.

The GT1 Pro features the same frame design as the Evo, but this time with mounts that are angled toward the rider. This is the most notable difference between the two frames, along with a shifter mount that is significantly longer than on the GT1 Evo. Additionally, the crankset mount is visually slimmer but offers greater customization options.

As for the P1X Pro, it looks much more like the GT1 Pro, with mounts that face the driver and a frame that’s much sturdier than on the other two cockpits. Why? Well, the P1X Pro is part of SimLab’s high-end lineup, and it’s designed to handle the most powerful sim-racing peripherals, in addition to being compatible with conversion to an active chassis.

Let’s talk about build quality. SimLab is known for offering premium peripherals, and these three cockpits are no exception—not even the GT1 Evo. They are well-made, CNC-machined, and carefully assembled.

Cockpit Settings

The GT1 Evo and Pro models offer adjustments to the Direct Drive base deck, both in height and depth. This also applies to the pedal mount, which features options for adjusting the angle and the distance between the device and you.

Both of these chassis come with bucket seat mounts that offer multiple mounting positions.…